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How To: Make an Infinity Scarf/Circle Scarf

Circle or infinity scarves became really popular this year, and this little how-to shows you how to knit one up yourself. Knit 1, perl two. You can do it! Follow the steps and fight that cold neck feeling!

How To: Knit a mobius scarf

Circle or infinity scarves became really popular this year, and this little how-to shows you how to knit one up yourself. Knit 1, perl two. You can do it! Follow the steps and fight that cold neck feeling!

News: Paper Planes Launched from the Edge of Space

What's the difference between a paper plane and a paper space plane? Altitude! About 125,000 feet to be precise:

How To: Knit a beginner's version of a circle/infinity scarf

Here's a great little how-to to get you started on knitting a circle or infinity scarf, also known as a mobius scarf. This is a beginner tutorial so don't be shy, grab your needles and get knitting!

How To: Identify the basic parts of a sewing machine and thread it correctly

The first part of this tutorial shows you the various parts of your sewing machine, which will be the same regardless of the model. Then, you're shown how to thread both the top and bobbin of the machine, and start stitching.

How To: Fix the thread tension on your home sewing machine

Whether you use a Singer, Brother, Janome or other model of sewing machine, you'll still be able to use this tutorial. If you find that your stitches are too tight, too loose or bunching up on one side, the problem is likely with your thread tension. Here are a few ways to adjust or fix the tension on your sewing machine.

How To: Fix and clean the bobbin case area on your own sewing machine

Sewing is an expensive enough hobby without having to factor in repair costs, as well. You can save money (and have more cash to spend on fabric and notions!) by fixing your own machine at home. This video shows you how to clean and fix the bobbin case area, which can often get cluttered with lint and fuzz.

How To: Maintain the feed dog area on your own sewing machine

Save money by performing your own sewing machine maintenance! While there are differences between a Singer sewing machine, a Brother model or a Janome machine, there are many similarities. This video shows you how to maintain and clean the feed dog area on your sewing machine.

How To: Craft a super easy quilled Valentine's Day heart

We know you probably haven't quilled anything since fifth grade, but that doesn't mean you should leave this paper curling skill to your tender elementary school years. In fact, quilling adds quite a lovely feminine touch to any project.

How To: Make a fringed paper Valentine's Day flower heart

This daisy Valentine's Day card looks very difficult to make at home, yet its complexity is simply a guise for how easy it is. All you need is variously colored paper (depending on the type of flower you want to make) and a pair of scissors.

How To: Create a Valentine's Day heart card with iris folding

If you're new to iris folding, then let this beautiful Valentine's Day project be your introduction to this complexly layered yet easy to do paper folding style. Iris folding is based on the iris, or opening, of a camera, with multiple layers folding on top of one another until you get to the opening in the center.

How To: Craft a floral "I Love You" Valentine's Day mini album

Valentine's Day is going to be here in less than a month, so make sure you keep all of your photo memories safe by placing them inside this miniature floral "I Love You" Valentine's Day mini album.

How To: Craft a Valentine's Day "Happy Birthday" card

Do you have a friend whose birthday falls on or near Valentine's Day? Then kill two birds with one stone by crafting this Valentine's Day "Happy Birthday" card.

How To: Make a Valentine's Day candy-filled "cake"

While we all know that Valentine's Day is supposed to be about the giving and receiving of love and affection, let's face it: These days, the Hallmark holiday is more about the giving and receiving of chocolate and sugar high-inducing candy.

How To: Make Your Own Tweed Yarn

Here's a great way to make something that is truly one of a kind. You can do this by making your own tweed yarn. It's very easy to do. You can use 2, 3 or more yarns to do this. The yarns don't have to be the same weight at all. You can mix thick yarns with thin ones for a very interesting effect.

How To: Make Amy Sedaris' Crafts for Poor People

The multi-talented Amy Sedaris (creator and star of TV show Strangers With Candy) has a new gut-busting venture, now available in bookstores near you. Simple Times: Crafts For Poor People is a tongue-in-cheek DIY guide to projects like seashell toilet seat covers and ringworm pompons. In a recent interview with NPR, a couple statements rubbed some DIYers the wrong way (ahem, ugly people are doing crafts; pretty people are having sex). Or perhaps this didn't sit well:

How To: Upcycle a glass jar by redecorating the top

Take one plain Mason jar or glass jar. Add your favorite scraps of fabric, ribbon and other embellishments. Decoraate with lace, beads, sequins and applique. You now have a lovely upcycled glass jar, perfect to give as a gift or favor.

How To: Make a set of beautiful, French inspired note cards

You can make these cards into a set and give them away as a gift, or send them out one at a time as thank you notes, invitations or any other sort of stationery. They have a lovely French vintage feel!

How To: Put together a fun and funky beaded wrap bracelet

Don't pay for an overpriced beaded wrap bracelet - not when it's so easy to just make your own! All you need is some sturdy beading string or twine, and your favorite kind of beads to string them on to make your bracelet.

How To: Sew a cute and chic layered skirt without a pattern

A layered skirt can add either elegance or a bit of funkiness to your wardrobe, depending on your choice of fabric. This video shows you a quick and easy way to sew your own, perfectly fitted layered skirt out of whatever fabric you want.

How To: Transfer an image onto fabric using cross hatching or straight stitching

Want to tranfer a pretty image, logo or design onto some fabric, but can't find the right applique? You can use some wash away foundation paper and a few basic hand stitching techniques instead! Sew any sort of image you want!

How To: Sew your own stylish and elegant pillbox style hat

This is very easy to follow project you can use to sew a cute, stylish pillbox style hat. All you need is some stiff fabric, a few sewing notions and then whatever embellishments (like ribbons, flowers or applique) you want to attach to the sides.

How To: Make cute little handmade dolls out of funky socks

You will need one pair of cute, funky socks for this tutorial, as well as some stuffing for the doll. This is an easy craft to do - turn some socks into something cute and clever! A fun little gift for anyone.

How To: Sew your own pouch for a mobile phone or mp3 player

You can use this tutorial to make a basic drawstring bag, which you can use to carry around your mobile phone, mp3 player or any other small accessories you don't want to lose. Decorate the outside with sequins, gems or appliques!

How To: Make a flapper style feather brooch or hairpin

This hair accessory looks like it comes straight out of the 1920s! Take a few elegant feathers and turn them into a brooch, a hairpin or an embellishment you can add on to any garment or other accessory you want!

How To: Sew your own cute circle skirt without a pattern

You don't need a pattern to make cute clothes! All you need for this tutorial is to take your measurements and then turn that into your own free pattern! Then get a length of fabric, cut, sew and you have a new circle skirt!

How To: Make a stretchable bracelet out of old buttons

This is an adorable accessory, and a great way to use some old buttons. Make sure that your buttons are very basic, and have at least two holes in each one. You'll also want some elastic thread to string them on.

How To: Make a crocheted and felted ruffle for the collar of a cardigan

Dress up a tired old cardigan by adding a ruffle to the collar! A combination of crochet and felting will create this ruffle for you, and this tutorial shows you a quick and easy way to create the emebellishment you want.

How To: Sew a Victorian style pillow out of felt

This is a fun project that doesn't take much in terms of time or resources. You can even make it out of your scrap fabric! Use whatever notions or embellishments you want to create a lovely, Victorian inspired pillow at home.

How To: Quill a leaf shape easily for paper crafts

Quilling is one crafting skill you probably picked up in fourth grade and then never touched again. But it's time to bring out those long paper strips once again. Quilling is one of the easiest ways to add complex and beautiful decorations to greeting cards and other paper projects.

How To: Create a super simple snowflake centerpiece and table runner for winter

Got the winter blahs? We dont' blame you. After all, getting snowed in with four feet of snow outside your front door gets old, fast.

How To: Use freezer paper to create monogrammed pillows

Freezer paper to make stencils? We're aware that you're probably not used to using the food staple for crafting, but it's actually a super inexpensive way to create beautiful stencils - in this case, monograms - on fabric.

How To: Make a fabric yo-yo rosette adornment

This fabric "yo-yo" is really not a yo-yo at all, but rather a feminine fabric rosette that does (sort of) resemble the beloved childhood play toy. These fabric rosettes are quite lovely and would look great adorning a card or bag.

How To: Craft a quick 2-minute tissue paper pom pom garland for Halloween

There's always a lot going on in the craft world, with ingenious new products being made every day. But there are also trends in decorating that rise up and end up on every crafter's blog. Right now, that ternd is garlands.

How To: Repurpose an old wool sweater into wool mittens

Got an old fugly wool reindeer sweater that's collecting dust in your closet? Don't just toss the warm coat because it's not very stylish. Instead, check out this crafting tutorial to learn how to repurpose an old wool sweater into cute wool mittens.

How To: Craft a whimsical patchwork pincushion owl

Got a friend or family member who's glued to her sewing machine? Then she'll delight over this cute as a button owl pincushion. It can be made to use as a mini stuffed animal, or it can be used to hold all your pins and needles when you're not using them.